Vinyl is a lot cheaper to install than other options.
Vinyl flooring vs carpet cost.
Is vinyl flooring cheaper than carpet.
As with carpet you get what you pay for with luxury vinyl flooring costing a little more.
Although prices vary by area the cost for professional installation of carpet averages around 7 to 12 per square foot which is significantly higher than the installation costs for vinyl plank.
Factors affecting vinyl flooring costs.
Carpet costs on average 3 4 per square foot but has been known to increase to 4 50 5 50 per square foot when installation is factored in.
Luxury vinyl can be priced from 2 5 per square foot including the cost of installation for commercial products.
The average cost of buying and installing carpet totals to around 2 5 per square foot.
A 2020 comparison of laminate vs carpet flooring.
At carpet call our range of vinyl flooring including planks and tiles begins as low as 24 per square metre and can climb up to 65 per square metre for top of the line planks.
Because installation is so much easier and professional installation is more affordable vinyl plank is the winner in this match up.
At carpet one our vinyl flooring prices range from 20 to 81 per square metre.
Pros cons of both flooring options with a look at durability cleaning maintenance more.
Carpet is a common choice for flooring so it no surprise that it is a bit more cost effective than luxury vinyl floors.